Participants,

In case you’re interested, here is a link to the NFL’s Official Program for the game.  Fun read and over 260 pages (includes advertising…)

Super Bowl LII Official Program

We already have 1 pick officially submitted for tomorrow’s game (The Commish only sees who submitted the pick, not the game score), so somebody is very confident!

A Few Final Thoughts
Head to the grocery store early today, as I’ve noticed that many of the key ingredients for the most popular SB delicacies are now in short supply.  Also, please be sure you are current with your TV subscription bill (has anyone switched to YouTube TV yet?  The Commish will be looking at that as a new option to “cut the cord” and save a few $$.  Looks pretty enticing and all you really need is the Roku functionality).  If you have decided to go to the game, let me know where you are sitting and what food vendors you plan to visit (reference my earlier email on food options).  Let us know if you try the regional favorite – lutefisk (I did notice that there is no shortage of lye in the stores).  You can find that near Section 322.

Interesting Tidbits

• Every point scored by the Eagles during the playoffs (53) are by players who were not on the team roster a year ago
• Both #1 seeds have made it to this game
• The Patriots have not forced a turnover in the playoffs, and no team has ever won the SB without doing so – will they get 1 (or more) on Sunday?
• Philly QB Foles is the only player in NFL history to record a 100-plus passer rating in each of his first three career postseason games (minimum 20 attempts/game)
• 2 Hands Down for the Patriots – this is their 10th Super Bowl appearance
• This is the 9th year in a row that New England has been in the playoffs (which Bill’s fans are keenly aware of…)
• The Lombardi Trophy is made from sterling silver by Tiffany & Co.  The HSBT Trophy is not (but is more valuable)
• The Pats, as “home” team, chose to wear their white (road) uniforms.  They have never lost the SB wearing white (3-0).  In the last 13 Super Bowl’s, the team wearing white has won 12 times
• If you are still undecided on going to the game, eBay has what you need for that last minute decision:  The “Platinum Plus Package” for $145,000. It includes four seats (row 14, 40-yard line), Delta Sky Suite with food and adult beverages, pregame on-field access and post-game party with the winning players, and a stay at a house 10 minutes from the stadium). Free delivery on the tickets, too.  Better hurry and get a plane ticket (maybe you get preferential treatment on Delta).  If you are not interested in all that extra fluff, StubHub has a ticket (game seat only) for only $66,655, plus fees.  Might need a couple of credit cards to pay for that one.

Enjoy the game and excitement of knowing who will be the winner of the HSBT Trophy!

~~ The Commish